foresail

noun

fore·​sail ˈfȯr-ˌsāl 

-səl

1

: the lowest sail set on the foremast of a square-rigged ship or schooner see sail illustration

2

: the sole or principal headsail (as of a sloop, cutter, or schooner)

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

foresail

noun

fore·​sail -ˌsāl 

-səl

: the lowest and largest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged ship or schooner